Icelandic Sheepdog Association of America
Application for the Re-Homing of a Rescued Dog
Sometimes it is necessary to re-home an Icelandic Sheepdog. The owner may have become ill, may have been transferred by their employer to
an environment that is not dog-friendly, or living arrangements may have changed dramatically.
It is our goal to match a rescued dog with a compatible family. In order to do that in a way that ensures as good a match as possible we need
to know something about you. Our main concern is the long-term welfare of the dog.
Please take time to carefully read and complete the following questions. Ideally the whole family should participate in this process. These
questions are designed to help place our rescued dogs in the best home for their personality and needs. There are no "right" or "wrong"
answers. The answers will be instrumental in matching the dog and the family.
The availability of dogs varies therefore we are unable to estimate the amount of time required to match rescue dogs with suitable adoptive
homes from our waiting list. We will keep your application on file for twelve months unless you reconfirm your interest in adopting twelve
months from the date on this application.
You may print this application and snail-mail it to us, or copy it and fill in the answers and email it back to us to Rescue@IcelandDogs.com. Fill
out the application with as much detail as possible.
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_____ Have you had dogs before? (yes/no)
If yes, what breed(s) have you had? _____________________________
What happened to them? _____________________________________
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_____ Are any members of your household allergic to dogs? (yes/no)
What kind of a dog are you looking for? (Check which apply.)
_____ Inside
_____ Inside/outside
_____ Outside
Where will the dog be when you are home? ______________________
Where will the dog be when you are not at home? ______________________
How many hours a day will your dog be alone? _________________
Where will your dog sleep at night? _____________________________
(Please be specific as possible)
Where will you keep the dog if you are away overnight? _________________
Where will you keep the dog if you are away on vacation? _________________
_____ Will you crate-train your dog (yes/no)
If you are going to crate-train your dog, how many hours a day will the dog be in its crate? _______
_____ How many adults are in your household?
_____ Do you have any children living with you? (yes/no)
(Please list their ages and sex.)
_____ Does everyone in your household want this adoption? (yes/no)
(If you answered no, please explain.)
_____ Do you have any other pets? (yes/no)
If you have other pets, how many? _____
And what kind? _________________________
_____ Have you ever had to give up a dog? (yes/no)
If yes, what were the circumstances?
When your dog is outside, will it be in a fenced yard/lot or in a fenced dog run? _______________
_____ Will the dog be tied up? (yes/no)
_____ Do you have a dog door? (yes/no)
_____ Will you allow the dog on your furniture? (yes/no)
_____ Will you allow the dog on your bed? (yes/no)
What kind of fence do you have and how tall is it? _____________________
_____ Is the fenced area and/or dog run secure? (yes/no)
_____ Is your yard completely fenced? (yes/no)
How big is the fenced yard or lot? _____________
How big is the fenced dog run? _____________
_____ Would everyone living in your house be able to come and meet a possible adoptee? (yes/no)
_____ Are you willing to allow ISAA Rescue to perform a home visit? (yes/no)
How long have you been looking for a dog to adopt? ______________________
What type of dwelling do you currently live in?
_____ Apartment
_____ Condo
_____ Duplex
_____ Farmhouse
_____ House
_____ Modular home, Mobile home
Do you rent or own? _______________
_____ If you rent your residence, are you allowed to own a pet(s) and have you met the requirements of your lease to have a dog? (yes/no)
Please list your landlord's name and phone number if you rent:
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How long have you lived at your present address? ___________
How did you hear about the ISAA Rescue Program? ________________________________________________________
What made you decide that a rescued ISD would be best for you?
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What type of food will you feed you dog? _____________________________________
_____ Will you feed the dog canned food? (yes/no)
_____ Will you feed the dog "people" food? (yes/no)
_____ If the dog requires a special diet, will you supply it? (yes/no)
Who will feed the dog? ___________________________
_____ If the dog requires obedience training, are you willing to go through the training process? (yes/no)
Who will exercise and train the dog? ___________________________
How will you exercise your dog? _______________________________________________
_____ Are you willing to bath or groom a dog on a regular basis? (yes/no)
____ Have you had any experience in housebreaking and/or training a dog? (yes/no)
If the dog makes a mistake, how will you correct (discipline) the dog? ___________
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How will you discipline your dog for:
Digging____________________________________________________________
Barking____________________________________________________________
Chewing___________________________________________________________
Preferred sex of dog:
_____ male
_____ female
_____ either
___________ Preferred age range
_____ Are you willing to make a lifetime commitment to your dog even if you have a life-style change such as: moving, divorce, marriage,
children, etc.? (yes/no)
How long do you plan to keep this dog? __________________________
If something happens that you or members of your household can no longer care for this dog, who will assume the responsibility?
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_____ What is the price range you would consider for an adult dog (normal range between $100 and $700)?
_____ Are you interested in breeding this dog if it is determined to be a good candidate by the ISAA Board of Directors? (yes/no)
_____ If the dog is not a good candidate as determined by the ISAA BOD, will you spay or neuter? (yes/no)
Is there anything you want to ask us about adopting a rescue dog? _______________
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Why do you think you will be a good home for this dog? ________________________
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ISAA Rescue requires the purchase of a collar and a name tag before taking possession of the dog. As a potential adopter, please read the
following section. Signing your name signals your acknowledgment and agreement. ISAA Rescue has the right to approve or deny the adoption
application. This application is used as part of the adoption approval process in order to determine the best home for the dog. The completion
of this application does not guarantee the adoption. I understand that ISAA Rescue will contact me if I am approved and I will not be notified if
the dog is already placed or will not fit into my home environment. I am eighteen (18) years of age or older. This application will not be returned
but retained by ISAA Rescue. I have read and understand the conditions of the adoption application.
Date: ____________________
Name________________________________________________________
Address___________________________City_____________State________Zip_______
Home Phone (_____)__________________
Work Phone (_____)___________________
Cell Phone (_____)___________________
E-Mail Address: _________________________________________
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Date Received by ISAA Rescue: _____________________
References
Who is your Veterinarian? ___________________________________________
Name and phone number of a local individual (not a relative) who knows or has known your other animals:
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I / We agree that if we adopt an Icelandic Sheepdog through the ISAA Rescue Committee, we will provide professional VETERINARY
CARE, A NUTRITIONAL DIET, AND A LOVING HOME FOR THE DOG FOR AS LONG AS IT IS HUMANLY REASONABLE
TO DO SO. I/We also agree to secure all required city licensing. The dog will be properly contained and prevented from roaming free at all
times. I/We further agree that the dog will be returned to the ISAA Rescue for re-adoption if for any reason it can no longer continue to reside
with us. I/We understand that the main function of the adopted dog is as a family pet, although I/we may participate in any normal canine
activities that interest the dog and us. No member of our household has ever been convicted of cruelty to animals.
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Date: ____________ Animal's Name: ______________________________________________
ID number: ______________________ Description: __________________________________